[Confirmed Fix] Need key code for 1989 Toyota Pickup with proximity fob

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Happyfeet
Member since January 2022 • 130 posts

Need my 1989 Toyota Pickup's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on October 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 31, 2024

Replies (4)

Windwalker
Member • 117 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1989 Toyota Pickup.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 136 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1989 Toyota Pickup?

November 01, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 68 posts

My 1989 Toyota Pickup's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 60 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1989 Toyota Pickup too!

November 03, 2024 Reply

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